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I have taken the pill(Orthotricyclen) for a little over 2 years, and recently stopped. While on the pill I had normal periods, but since stopping, I have not had a period (this will be the 2nd month). I plan on seeing a doctor for a check up, but I was wondering if stopping the pill could have had some effect on my menstrual cycle?
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by Raven James: (08/16/2005)
First question I would ask would be did you have regular periods before you started the pill? Often, women are prescribed birth control pills to regulate their monthly cycles. Different pills and hormonal birth control methods can have varying effects on women. We are all individual, and our bodies will react acording to our physical and chemical make-up as well as the medication we are taking. Some methods have been known to cause heavy and frequent bleeding in women, others may cause nausea, fluid retention, increased appetite, acne, depression or bleeding irregularities, so it may well be related to your stopping of the medication. Have you had unprotected sex since stopping the pill? If so, pregnancy may be another explanation, but you are wise to seek medical advice, as your doctor will be able to get more specific information from you regarding your situation and offer further testing if needed. I wouldn't be too worried about it right now, sometimes stopping oral contraceptives can throw off a woman's cycle. Good luck!Reviewed by: Patricia Fawver Ph.D. in Sexology
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